Events Volunteer Opportunities

Recreation Centers

Help make our events even more special with your volunteer service. Carnivals, Halloween, festivals and large group activities all may benefit from your help. Occasional need at various locations. For more information, go to Recreation Centers.

Pioneers Park Nature Center

The Nature Center sponsors several special events. These could not be presented without volunteer help. They give volunteers an opportunity to give assistance with a one-time-only commitment. Need is greatest for festivals in spring and fall. Other special events may include International Migratory Bird Day, Earth Day, Waterfest and Herbal Festivals. For more information, contact Andrea Faas, 441-7895, afaas@lincoln.ne.gov

Uncle Sam Jam

(City of Lincoln’s annual Independence Day celebration at Oak Lake Park - typically held the weekday prior to July 4)
An all-day free event at Oak Lake Park, the celebration features a live performance by Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra, choreographed to fireworks. Volunteers are needed to park cars, pickup litter and for crowd control.
For more information, contact Mary Johnson, 441-7847 opt 0, majohnson@lincoln.ne.gov. For the most recent information about Unlce Sam Jam, visit www.lincoln.ne.gov/city/mayor/cic/july4/#s.